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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.86, 47.76 and 21.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.86, 47.76 and 21.72 is: 32.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.86 : 47.76 = 21.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.86/47.76 = 21.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.86x = 47.76 × 21.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.86x = 1,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037.35/31.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.56

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